Honey Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

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This honey garlic chicken stir fry recipe is full of chicken, broccoli and carrots, all coated in the easiest sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that the whole family will love!

When I’m looking for a quick meal, I turn to Asian style dishes such as chicken and green beans, chicken and asparagus stir fry and this flavorful honey garlic chicken.

A pan of honey garlic chicken stir fry with a spatula in it.

So it seems like stir fries have kind of become my thing. It wasn’t something I set out to do, but my stir fry recipes tend to be some of the most popular recipes on my site, and this honey garlic chicken stir fry is an all time favorite!

Honey garlic chicken ingredients

Bowls of ingredients including chicken, vegetables, garlic and soy sauce.

The base of this stir fry is chicken breast, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, carrots, broccoli and garlic. The sauce is made with chicken broth, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch.

How do you make chicken stir fry?

To make chicken stir fry, you’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes, broccoli, carrots, soy sauce, honey and garlic. Cook the vegetables in a hot pan, then remove the vegetables and add diced chicken breast and minced garlic. When the chicken is cooked through, add the vegetables back into the pan. Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch, then pour over the chicken and vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes then serve and enjoy!

Process shots showing cooked and raw chicken and vegetables.

Tips for the perfect chicken stir fry

Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so that they’ll cook evenly. I recommend slicing the carrots very thin so that they cook quickly.
This recipe is for garlic lovers, with 4 cloves of garlic in the sauce. If you’re not a big garlic fan, you can cut this amount in half with great results.
I recommend using low sodium chicken broth to help control the salt content of the dish. You can also use low sodium soy sauce if you prefer. Use a tamari sauce to make this recipe gluten free.
Chicken stir fry is great served over rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or noodles.

Step by step shots showing how to cook chicken and vegetables with stir fry sauce.

Recipe FAQs

Is chicken stir fry good for you?

Chicken stir fry is a great addition to a healthy diet. It contains lean protein and plenty of nutrient packed vegetables. It is also lower in fat and calories.

What kind of sauce do you put in a stir fry?

Most stir fry sauces are made with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings such as sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar, chicken broth or chili sauce. One important component of stir fry sauce is a thickening agent, such as cornstarch. A thicker sauce will cling better to your chicken and vegetables.

How do you cook chicken for stir fry?

The best way to cook chicken for stir fry is to season it with salt and pepper, then sear it in oil in a hot pan until browned and cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd your pan; if you add too much meat at once, the chicken will steam instead of brown. I typically cook my meat in batches for the best results.

A pan of honey garlic chicken stir fry with broccoli and carrots.

Honey garlic chicken variations

This dish is delicious as written, but there are many different ways that you can customize it to your tastes.

Protein: Instead of chicken breast, try chicken thighs, shrimp, sliced steak or cubes of tofu.
Vegetables: Swap in bok choy, mushrooms, bell peppers, baby corn or zucchini instead of the broccoli and carrots.
Flavorings: Feel free to add other flavors to the sauce such as fresh ginger, lime juice, hot sauce and toasted sesame oil.
Toppings: Finish your stir fry with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, green onions, chopped cilantro or crushed red pepper flakes.

A spatula serving a portion of chicken stir fry.

Once you try this chicken stir fry, you’ll find yourself making it on a regular basis!

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